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SC area data

Florence, SC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Florence.

Population: 72,568 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Florence, SC is $238,640 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $263,700 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,521/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,640

Median home value

+3.5%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,640
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.2%
10-year appreciation
+64.5%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$238,640
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+2.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$263,700
Median list price
$277,522
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-5.8%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
151
For-sale inventory
336
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
219
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
92

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,521/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$982/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$987/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,444/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,545/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Florence 01, Charter Institute at Erskine
Schools include
Henry L. Sneed Middle, Briggs Elementary, Carver Elementary, Delmae Heights Elementary, North Vista Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Galey and Lord Plant (22.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
235
Days with Moderate air quality
125
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,552
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,927

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Chicken Coop Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Florence Regional Airport (FLO) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER - DILLON, CAROLINA PINES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+255 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
22.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.8%
Median annual property tax
$872
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
69.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,768
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
697

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FlorenceState medianUS median
Median home value$238,640$229,613$288,527
Median sale price$263,700$290,675$325,000
Median days on market74 days80 days51 days
Typical rent$1,521/mo$1,646/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$872$845$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Florence, SC?
$238,640.
What is the median sale price in Florence, SC?
$263,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Florence, SC?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Florence, SC?
Typical rent: $1,521/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Florence, SC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is Florence, SC in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Florence, SC?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Florence, SC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Florence, SC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Florence, SC?
18 schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Florence, SC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Florence, SC?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Florence, SC?
Regional Price Parity: 93.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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